The Fundica Roadshow is stopping in Toronto at MaRS on June 28th, 2018

A select group of entrepreneurs will get a chance to pitch their businesses to a panel of angels, VCs, banks, and government organizations. All Fundica Roadshow participants will be exposed to inspirational and educational speakers, and will have time to network with investors and entrepreneurs.

More reasons to attend?

• Learn about important funding trends and opportunities

• Discover available resources to start and grow your business

• Connect with entrepreneurs, funding experts, and advisors

If you are an entrepreneur seeking funding, apply to pitch.

AGENDA

Main Stage

• 8:30am - 9:00 Registration, Coffee, & Networking
• 9:00 - 9:15 Event Kick-Off
• 9:20 – 9:50 Raising a Big Round, presented by CANARIE - Michael Silagadze (CEO @TopHat), Carlo Perez (CEO @SwiftMedical), Daniel Eberhard (CEO @Koho)
• 9:55 - 10:25 Why We Invest in Female-Led Startups, presented by National Bank - Aisha Addo (Founder @DriveHER), Kim Parnell (CEO @Blank), Jess Joss (Director @YorkAngels), Alanna Harvey (Co-Founder @FlipdApp)
• 10:30 – 11:00 The Future of Fundraising: Blockchain, Crowdfunding, & Venture Capital, presented by Intuit Quickbooks - Mark Skapinker (Managing Director @BrightSpark Ventures), Cato Pastoll (CEO @Lending Loop), Doug Heintzman (Founder @The Bernie Group)
• 11:05 - 12:40 Round 1 Pitches – 9 startups
• 12:40 - 1:30 Networking Lunch
• 1:35 - 1:50 The Art of Storytelling by Rick Miller
• 1:55 - 2:25 Lessons Learned After Raising $50M, presented by R&D Partners - Andrew Graham (CEO @Borrowell)
• 2:30 - 4:10 Round 2 Pitches – 9 startups
• 4:10 - 4:15 Musical Medley by Rick Miller
• 4:15 - 4:25 Winners Announcement & Closing Remarks
• 4:20 - 6:00 Networking Cocktail Party

Room B

• 9:20 - 9:50 How to Acquire the Government of Canada as a Customer, presented by Built in Canada Innovation Program -
• 9:55 - 10:25 Legal Issues faced by Entrepreneurs, presented by Blakes Lawyers - Andrew Thompson (Partner @Blakes)
• 10:30 - 12:30 Wildcard Pitch-Off
  
• 12:40 - 1:40 Networking Lunch + Wildcard Pitch-Off (if necessary)
• 1:50 - 2:20: Networking + Wildcard Pitch-Off (if necessary)
• 2:25 - 2:55: Business Model Canvas, presented by National Bank of Canada
• 3:00 - 3:30: Customer Discovery: Getting the insight you need to build a product that resonates - Mark Evans (Principal @ME Consulting)
• 3:35 - 4:00: Non-Dilutive Fundraising: Government Grants & Tax Credits, presented by R&D Partners - Mike Lee (President @R&D Partners)